| Reference number | MS/427/269 |
| Alternative reference number | MS/427 p52 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from [William] Spottiswoode, President of the Royal Society; to Eden Colvile Esq. |
| Date | 19 March 1883 |
| Description | Informs Eden Colvile of having received letters from Captain Dawson of his arrival at Fort Rae [Behchoko`] on the coast of Lake Slave in Canada [Circumpolar Expedition]. States it is important for Dawson to remain on the site of the observatory for a year and to leave before ice makes it impossible. Suggests 1 September as a leave date, no later than 10th or 12th. States the small ship provided can accommodate his party plus 3-4 'canoe men of Indians' and the journey to Fort Chipewyan will take 12 days in average weather. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |